ATC Bray Language School
Description of ATC Bray Language School
- Year of foundation: 1973
- Location: Bray, Ireland
- Language of instruction: English
- Age of students: from 9 to 17 years, after 17 years
- Type of study: language school with accommodation.
The ATC language school was founded in 1973 and today is one of the leading schools of English in Ireland. Over 40 years of experience allow the school to offer a wide range of English courses suitable for students of all ages and levels of language proficiency. Qualified teachers are selected on the basis of their enthusiasm, experience, abilities, ensure the use of advanced techniques, the best quality of education. The quality of the services provided is of paramount importance to ATC, because the school strives to provide the highest level of service. The school in Bray is conveniently located near local attractions, infrastructure.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in ATC Bray Language School
General English 20 hours
General English is a general English course: it includes 20 hours of English per week and is intended to improve the four basic linguistic skills - listen, speak, read, write. The course starts every Monday throughout the year through a continuous registration system. All levels from beginner to advanced are served throughout the year. Learning outcomes - a general improvement in the level of English, increased confidence in their language skills.
General English 16 hours
A general English course of 16 hours (16 x 60 minutes) per week is held in the morning, from 09.00 to 13.30, from Monday to Thursday. The course starts every Monday all year round. It is based on a 12-week cycle, during which a student advances according to a developed teaching method until an appropriate level of language is achieved. Instructors help students achieve their desired linguistic level with regular tests and a checklist of skills. The list is based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and makes it possible to achieve common European language proficiency at the required level.
Intensive English 26 hours
The program of the intensive course is based on the formation of accuracy when using spoken English. The intensive course is 26 hours a week and includes a general English program (20 hours) and an additional 6 hours a week for two days with an emphasis on the structure of discourse and fluency.
Individual tuition
Individual learning is a program designed specifically to meet the needs of a particular student. This type of training is ideal for students who want to focus on certain aspects of their work. The focus is on improving communication skills in a student’s field of work or study — for example, in banking, finance, insurance, law, medicine, education, hospitality, catering, marketing. The number of lessons “1 on 1” in addition to the general schedule depends on the educational objectives of the student.
C1 advanced exam
Cambridge Advanced Exam Course (CAE) is an examination program aimed at improving written and spoken English, as well as at mastering key exam methods. The training method includes 20 hours (60 minutes) of training per week.
The minimum number of students in a group for this course is 6 people.
The minimum level of English for students is C1.
B2 First Exam
B2 First is an exam preparation program aimed at improving written English, mastering key exam methods. The course includes 20 hours (60 minutes each) of preparation for the exam.
IELTS
IELTS - 6/12 week preparatory course for successfully passing the IELTS exam. ATC Bray offers morning / evening classes 15/20 hours a week. The required level of language proficiency is B1, B2 or higher.
Junior programs
- Dates: low season (fall-spring)
- Age: 12+
- Details: only for groups.
The program for teens includes a language course and a rich cultural program: parties on campus and travels around Ireland.
Junior programs
- Dates: low season (fall-spring)
- Age: 12+
- Details: only for groups.
The program for teenagers includes a language course and a rich cultural program: parties on campus and travels around Ireland.
Learn English online at ATC Irish.
Intensive lessons of 10, 15 and 20 lessons per week are available for training, as well as individual lessons
Summer English Course
- Age — from 13 to 17 years old,
- The duration of the training is two weeks.
The English Summer Course offers students an exciting experience of living in Ireland, intensive English language learning, broadening their horizons through recreational and cultural activities, and an unforgettable summer vacation experience away from home.
The program is aimed at improving the main aspects of linguistics: reading, writing, speaking and listening, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary. Learning English goes beyond the classroom – the practice of the acquired knowledge takes place everywhere: in the host family's house, where students live during summer courses, during excursions and campus events, when communicating with locals, teachers, classmates. All this contributes to quick memorization, breaking down the barrier that prevents you from using the language in everyday life, and further motivation to learn.
The weekly course syllabus includes:
- 15 hours of General English, each lesson lasts 60 minutes,
- Three hours dedicated to exploring STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
Classes are held in the morning and afternoon on weekdays, followed by a variety of on-campus entertainment, field trips. Within two weeks, students have the opportunity to visit:
- Two full-day trips by private bus with visits to attractions, cultural sites,
- One full-day trip-walk,
- Two half-day trips,
- Two half-day walks,
- Photography workshops.
An extensive leisure program allows pupils to immerse themselves in the study of the culture, customs of Ireland and local people, see the sights, broaden their horizons and learn many new facts about the country.
The format of accommodation plays a special role in learning English: children are accommodated in the homes of host families who are native speakers, providing comfort, a caring atmosphere and safety. Students will live in small groups of two to four people, which allows them to make a close friend, be close to a like-minded person and reinforce what they have learned in the classroom by discussing classes, emotions and experiences.
Accommodation, meals, prices
ATC Bray offers three accommodation options for adult learners: residence, apartments, and homestay.
ATC student dormitories are available year round. The Residence Marine Terrace is ideally located along the Bray seafront just 700 meters from the school. Students enjoy panoramic views of the Irish Sea and Wicklow Mountains.
Accommodations:
- Single and double rooms with private bathroom
- Two fully equipped kitchens
- Two furnished living rooms
- Two washing machines, dryers
- Bed linen, towels
- Wi-Fi access throughout the residence.
Student apartments are located next to the school and are fully furnished to provide comfortable living conditions. This is the most budget accommodation option.
Accommodations:
- Single / double rooms
- Shared bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living room with TV / DVD
- Washer dryer
- Bed linen, towels
- Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Most students choose to live in a host family, many of whom have been attending school for several years. All families are carefully selected by placement specialists: younger students are provided with a place to sleep, breakfast, a packed lunch and dinner daily. Adult students live in a family, get breakfast and dinner five days a week + full board at the weekend. Host families provide meals according to individual preferences, subject to advance warning. Host families live within walking distance of the school, close to public transportation.
Accommodations:
- Single / double room
- Half board from Monday to Friday (breakfast, dinner)
- Full board weekend (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Families live within walking distance of school, public transport
- Storage under the bed
- Desk, chair
- Bed
- Large wardrobe
- Bathroom
- Wi-Fi
- Linen, towels.
For Russian and foreign students under the age of 17, accommodation is offered at the residence under the supervision of experienced teachers.
Activities ATC Bray Language School
ATC Bray offers a varied program of extracurricular activities for students of different ages. All programs include:
- One full day trip with cultural attractions (transport costs included)
- Two half day excursions (Dublin, other cultural centers)
- Evening activities on campus (watching movies, discos, Irish Night, games).
Advantages
- Friendly communication from the school team
- Highly qualified teaching staff
- A wide range of courses
- 23 spacious classrooms
- Fully equipped student lounge
- Perfect location: close to Dublin, in a quiet location by the sea.
Facilities and equipment at ATC Bray Language School
ATC Bray is located on the seafront in four adjacent Victorian buildings just 35 minutes by train from Dublin. One of them is the renovated Dunluice House building, combining Victorian elegance with modern comforts.
Conditions of education:
- Students study in bright, spacious, warm classrooms, many of which overlook the Irish Sea.
- For self-study, an educational center is open, offering library materials, which contains a wide selection of educational and entertainment materials for reading.
- ATC Bray has a dedicated computer area from where students can get to an intraschool managed e-learning platform.
- On the territory of the school there is a newly renovated and expanded cafeteria, a garden, a patio with enough seating for visitors.
All students who choose a residence live in full board, including breakfast, lunch, dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, and on Sundays and Mondays they have breakfast and dinner on campus, get a packed lunch. If students have special dietary requirements, the parents inform the guide in advance so that these needs are met during the child’s visit to the school.
Admission dates and extra charges
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
For adult courses are accepted students not younger than 17 years.
For admission to individual programs (preparation for language tests) a certain level of language proficiency is required.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about ATC Bray Language School
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
